SPORTS CALENDAR

Staff report

Published: Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, February 1, 2013 at 11:27 p.m.

BASEBALL

---- Cottondale Dixie Youth Baseball: Spring registration will take place every Saturday in February from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cottondale ball park. Players can also register online at www.eteamz.com/cottondalebaseballandsoftball. Cost for ages 3 & 4 T-ball is $60. Cost is $110 per initial player for the rest of the age divisions — 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 11 & 12, and 13 & 14. Each additional child in the same family pays $95. Call 205-799-1829.

---- Dizzie Dean Baseball: PARA and the YMCA are co-hosting Dizzie Dean Baseball. Registration is under way through Feb. 22 at tcpara.org or at any PARA office or the downtown YMCA. League is for boys ages 3-12. Games played at Sokol Park North. Fees are $85 for T-ball (3-4 years old) and $125 for ages 5-12. Volunteers are needed to coach. Call PARA at 205-562-3200 or the YMCA at 205-345-9622.

---- High School Umpires: Weekly meetings are held at 1:30 p.m. Sundays at Northridge High School for those interested in umpiring in West Alabama. Meetings will continue through Feb. 17. Call Steve Foster at 205-535-5838 or email druidcitybaseball@hotmail.com.

---- Warrior Baseball: Registation is under way through Feb. 11 for Warrior Baseball for ages 4-12. Register online at www.warriorbaseball.org. Park registration at Kentuck Park will be Feb. 9 only, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit the website or call Dane Cameron at 205-348-9344.

---- Baseball Country: Baseball Country Summer Camp registration is under way for ages 7-12. Camps are held in June and July and cost $475 per session. Visit www.baseballcountry.com or contact Kenny Burns at 205-454-3641 or 205-333-8393.

SOFTBALL

---- Cottondale Dixie Youth Softball: Spring registration will be every Saturday in February from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Cottondale ball park. Players can also register online at www.eteamz.com/cottondalebaseballandsoftball. Cost for ages 3 & 4 T-ball is $60. It is $110 per initial player for the rest of the age divisions, which includes 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 11 & 12, and 13 & 14. Each additional child in the same family pays $95. Call 205-799-1829.

---- YMCA Adult Fellowship Program: The Benjamin Barnes YMCA holds an Adult Basketball Fellowship Program for ages 18 and older on Sundays at 4 p.m. and on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-8 p.m. Cost is $3 per person or $10 for a monthly membership. It is free to YMCA members. Call 205-759-4284 for more information.

CROSS TRAINING

---- Brave Soldier Challenge: The Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission is hosting the Brave Soldier Challenge on March 16 at Central High School. It’s an obstacle race designed to test athletic endurance, strength and agility. For more information or to register, visit www.bravesoldierchallenge.com. Cost before Feb. 16 is $65 general/$35 student.

CYCLING

---- Druid City Bicycle Club: The Druid City Bicycle Club offers a diversity of riding experiences, including road rides, hilly courses, long rides and mountain bike rides. Visit www.druidcity.org.

FOOTBALL

---- Tuscaloosa Rhinos: The Tuscaloosa Rhinos, affiliated with the Gridiron Developmental Football League, are looking for players (ages 19-35) and coaches. Cost to play is $150 and includes uniforms and insurance. Email tuscaloosarhinos@gmail.com or call team owner Catario Young at 205-246-3096.

GOLF

---- Senior Open at TCC: The Country Club of Tuscaloosa holds a Senior Open tournament the first Thursday of every month. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Call 205-759-5535.

---- Senior Open at WFCC: A Senior Open will be held at Woodland Forrest Country Club on the fourth Thursday of each month with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $25 for WFCC members and $30 for nonmembers. Contact the Golf Shop at 205-556-1232.

---- The First Tee of Tuscaloosa: PARA and Ol’ Colony Golf host this program for junior players ages 6-18. Applications and registration are available only at Ol’ Colony Golf Club.

MIRACLE LEAGUE

---- Miracle League of Tuscaloosa: Miracle League of Tuscaloosa, which serves physically and mentally disabled children and young adults, will hold its spring season on Saturdays, April 6 through May 25th. Registration will be March 3 from 10 a.m.-noon and March 14 from 7-7:30 p.m. at the Fire & Logistics Building on McFarland Boulevard in front of Belle Foods. Registration is also online at www.miracleleagueoftuscaloosa.com. For more information, call 205-523-8040.

RUNNING

---- Tuscaloosa Half-Marathon: Registration is currently being held through Feb. 28 for the Tuscaloosa Half Marathon, which will be held at 8 a.m. on March 2 and will benefit Read Bama Read and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Tuscaloosa to help rebuild playgrounds destroyed or damaged and resupply books to libraries destroyed or damaged in the April 27, 2011 tornado. To register to run in the race or serve as a race volunteer, visit www.tuscaloosahalfmarathon.org. Cost is $75 for the half marathon, $50 per person for the Two-Person Relay, and $25 for the One Mile Fun Run.

---- Krispy Kreme Challenge: Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Alabama and YMCA of Tuscaloosa are the beneficiaries for this comical race where participants run or walk a mile to Krispy Kreme, eat a dozen donuts, and then race or walk back to the finish line. Race if Feb. 16 at 8:30 a.m. Two divisions are held, with status determined after the donut eating, as those that eat all 12 will be in one category, and those who only want to eat a few or fall short of the 12 are placed in the other. Registration is online at www.tuscaloosakrispykremechallenge.eventbrite.com. Cost is $25.

SCOREKEEPERS

---- PARA SCOREKEEPER POSITIONS: PARA is taking applications for scorekeepers for its spring/summer athletic programs. Individuals are responsible for keeping current and accurate records of the event. Depending upon sport, events may be held indoor or outdoors. Individuals much be able to work nights and weekends. For more information, call the PARA Human Resource Department at 205-562-3220, or, at that same number, Kameca Webb. Applications are also available online at tcpara.org.

SOCCER

---- South Tuscaloosa Soccer Club: Spring registration is under way for Developmental league (boys and girls, U5-U8) for $65, Recreational (boys and girls, U9-U12) for $115, and Division III (boys and girls, U10-U14) for $225. Division III travel registration closes Feb. 22. Deadline for other two groups is March 1. Call Bruce Smalley at 205-361-0181 for questions or visit www.southtuscaloosasoccerclub.org. Register online at www.al.affinity.soccer.com.

---- Tuscaloosa United Soccer Club: PARA’s Tuscaloosa United Soccer Club is holding registration through Feb. 8. Includes Juniors Program for U4 boys and girls ($80), Academy for U5-U8 boys and girls ($110 plus $25 uniform fee for new players), and Recreational League for U9-U13 boys and girls ($115 plus $35 uniform fees for new players). Register online at www.tcpara.org or call Frank Blewitt at PARA at 205-562-3200. Information on program available online at www.tuscaloosaunited.com.

---- Ladies Tennis Day: Tuskaloosa Racquet Club, adjacent to Country Club of Tuscaloosa, holds round-robin play from 9 a.m.-noon every Wednesday for all levels of play. Nonmembers fee is $5. Members play free. Call Jean Foster Herron at 205-759-4464.

---- PARA Therapeutic Recreation: PARA offers Therapeutic Recreation in bowling at AMF Bama Bowl on Wednesdays from 2:30-5 p.m. for $4 per person per game; swimming on Wednesdays from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Miller Center for $20 per person per month; water aerobics on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for $30 per person per month, twice per week or $20 per person per month once a week. Call Keith Jenkins at 205-562-3200.

WATER EXERCISE

---- Water exercise classes: The Miller Center pool hosts several swimming classes for adults. Small group sessions are $60 a month. One-on-one swim lessons are $65 per person for four 30-minute sessions. Aqua Flex classes, designed for participants with arthritis, are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-11 a.m. at the McAbee Center Dockery Pool. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers per person per month. Aqua Flex Plus classes are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8-9 a.m. at the Dockery Pool. Cost is $30 for members or $35 for nonmembers per person per month. Aqua Power and Flex classes are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-10 a.m. at the Dockery Pool. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers per person per month. Call 205-562-3235.

<p>BASEBALL</p><p>---- Cottondale Dixie Youth Baseball: Spring registration will take place every Saturday in February from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cottondale ball park. Players can also register online at www.eteamz.com/cottondalebaseballandsoftball. Cost for ages 3 & 4 T-ball is $60. Cost is $110 per initial player for the rest of the age divisions — 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 11 & 12, and 13 & 14. Each additional child in the same family pays $95. Call 205-799-1829.</p><p>---- Dizzie Dean Baseball: PARA and the YMCA are co-hosting Dizzie Dean Baseball. Registration is under way through Feb. 22 at tcpara.org or at any PARA office or the downtown YMCA. League is for boys ages 3-12. Games played at Sokol Park North. Fees are $85 for T-ball (3-4 years old) and $125 for ages 5-12. Volunteers are needed to coach. Call PARA at 205-562-3200 or the YMCA at 205-345-9622. </p><p>---- High School Umpires: Weekly meetings are held at 1:30 p.m. Sundays at Northridge High School for those interested in umpiring in West Alabama. Meetings will continue through Feb. 17. Call Steve Foster at 205-535-5838 or email druidcitybaseball@hotmail.com.</p><p>---- Taylorville Baseball: Taylorville Baseball registration will be Feb. 9, 16 and 23 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Taylorville ball park. Cost is $110 per player. Visit www.taylorvillebaseball.com.</p><p>---- Warrior Baseball: Registation is under way through Feb. 11 for Warrior Baseball for ages 4-12. Register online at www.warriorbaseball.org. Park registration at Kentuck Park will be Feb. 9 only, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit the website or call Dane Cameron at 205-348-9344.</p><p>---- Baseball Country: Baseball Country Summer Camp registration is under way for ages 7-12. Camps are held in June and July and cost $475 per session. Visit www.baseballcountry.com or contact Kenny Burns at 205-454-3641 or 205-333-8393.</p><p>SOFTBALL</p><p>---- Cottondale Dixie Youth Softball: Spring registration will be every Saturday in February from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Cottondale ball park. Players can also register online at www.eteamz.com/cottondalebaseballandsoftball. Cost for ages 3 & 4 T-ball is $60. It is $110 per initial player for the rest of the age divisions, which includes 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 11 & 12, and 13 & 14. Each additional child in the same family pays $95. Call 205-799-1829.</p><p>---- Moundville Softball: Moundville softball registration will be Feb. 9 and Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Moundville Elementary School. Cost is $100 per player. Contact Kenny Channell at 205-454-0787.</p><p></p><p>BASKETBALL</p><p> </p><p>---- YMCA Adult Fellowship Program: The Benjamin Barnes YMCA holds an Adult Basketball Fellowship Program for ages 18 and older on Sundays at 4 p.m. and on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-8 p.m. Cost is $3 per person or $10 for a monthly membership. It is free to YMCA members. Call 205-759-4284 for more information.</p><p>CROSS TRAINING</p><p>---- Brave Soldier Challenge: The Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission is hosting the Brave Soldier Challenge on March 16 at Central High School. It's an obstacle race designed to test athletic endurance, strength and agility. For more information or to register, visit www.bravesoldierchallenge.com. Cost before Feb. 16 is $65 general/$35 student.</p><p>CYCLING</p><p>---- Druid City Bicycle Club: The Druid City Bicycle Club offers a diversity of riding experiences, including road rides, hilly courses, long rides and mountain bike rides. Visit www.druidcity.org.</p><p>FOOTBALL</p><p>---- Tuscaloosa Rhinos: The Tuscaloosa Rhinos, affiliated with the Gridiron Developmental Football League, are looking for players (ages 19-35) and coaches. Cost to play is $150 and includes uniforms and insurance. Email tuscaloosarhinos@gmail.com or call team owner Catario Young at 205-246-3096. </p><p>GOLF</p><p>---- Senior Open at TCC: The Country Club of Tuscaloosa holds a Senior Open tournament the first Thursday of every month. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Call 205-759-5535.</p><p>---- Senior Open at WFCC: A Senior Open will be held at Woodland Forrest Country Club on the fourth Thursday of each month with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $25 for WFCC members and $30 for nonmembers. Contact the Golf Shop at 205-556-1232.</p><p>---- The First Tee of Tuscaloosa: PARA and Ol' Colony Golf host this program for junior players ages 6-18. Applications and registration are available only at Ol' Colony Golf Club.</p><p>MIRACLE LEAGUE</p><p>---- Miracle League of Tuscaloosa: Miracle League of Tuscaloosa, which serves physically and mentally disabled children and young adults, will hold its spring season on Saturdays, April 6 through May 25th. Registration will be March 3 from 10 a.m.-noon and March 14 from 7-7:30 p.m. at the Fire & Logistics Building on McFarland Boulevard in front of Belle Foods. Registration is also online at www.miracleleagueoftuscaloosa.com. For more information, call 205-523-8040.</p><p>RUNNING</p><p>---- Tuscaloosa Half-Marathon: Registration is currently being held through Feb. 28 for the Tuscaloosa Half Marathon, which will be held at 8 a.m. on March 2 and will benefit Read Bama Read and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Tuscaloosa to help rebuild playgrounds destroyed or damaged and resupply books to libraries destroyed or damaged in the April 27, 2011 tornado. To register to run in the race or serve as a race volunteer, visit www.tuscaloosahalfmarathon.org. Cost is $75 for the half marathon, $50 per person for the Two-Person Relay, and $25 for the One Mile Fun Run.</p><p>---- Krispy Kreme Challenge: Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Alabama and YMCA of Tuscaloosa are the beneficiaries for this comical race where participants run or walk a mile to Krispy Kreme, eat a dozen donuts, and then race or walk back to the finish line. Race if Feb. 16 at 8:30 a.m. Two divisions are held, with status determined after the donut eating, as those that eat all 12 will be in one category, and those who only want to eat a few or fall short of the 12 are placed in the other. Registration is online at www.tuscaloosakrispykremechallenge.eventbrite.com. Cost is $25.</p><p>SCOREKEEPERS</p><p>---- PARA SCOREKEEPER POSITIONS: PARA is taking applications for scorekeepers for its spring/summer athletic programs. Individuals are responsible for keeping current and accurate records of the event. Depending upon sport, events may be held indoor or outdoors. Individuals much be able to work nights and weekends. For more information, call the PARA Human Resource Department at 205-562-3220, or, at that same number, Kameca Webb. Applications are also available online at tcpara.org.</p><p>SOCCER</p><p>---- South Tuscaloosa Soccer Club: Spring registration is under way for Developmental league (boys and girls, U5-U8) for $65, Recreational (boys and girls, U9-U12) for $115, and Division III (boys and girls, U10-U14) for $225. Division III travel registration closes Feb. 22. Deadline for other two groups is March 1. Call Bruce Smalley at 205-361-0181 for questions or visit www.southtuscaloosasoccerclub.org. Register online at www.al.affinity.soccer.com.</p><p>---- Tuscaloosa United Soccer Club: PARA's Tuscaloosa United Soccer Club is holding registration through Feb. 8. Includes Juniors Program for U4 boys and girls ($80), Academy for U5-U8 boys and girls ($110 plus $25 uniform fee for new players), and Recreational League for U9-U13 boys and girls ($115 plus $35 uniform fees for new players). Register online at www.tcpara.org or call Frank Blewitt at PARA at 205-562-3200. Information on program available online at www.tuscaloosaunited.com.</p><p>SWIMMING</p><p>---- Aquatics for Adults: PARA offers aquatics for adults, including Arthritis AquaFlex Classes, water aerobics and personal hydrotherapy lessons. Cost is $70. Call Mark Harrison at 205-758-0419.</p><p>TENNIS</p><p>---- Ladies Tennis Day: Tuskaloosa Racquet Club, adjacent to Country Club of Tuscaloosa, holds round-robin play from 9 a.m.-noon every Wednesday for all levels of play. Nonmembers fee is $5. Members play free. Call Jean Foster Herron at 205-759-4464.</p><p>---- Lessons at Bowers Park: PARA offers private and semiprivate tennis lessons at the Jack Evans Tennis Complex at Bowers Park on Saturdays from 8 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., Sundays from 1-6 p.m., or weekday evenings from 6-8 p.m., weather permitting. Cost is $30 per session for private lessons or $40 per hour for semiprivate lessons. Call 205-562-3230. </p><p>THERAPEUTIC RECREATION</p><p>---- PARA Therapeutic Recreation: PARA offers Therapeutic Recreation in bowling at AMF Bama Bowl on Wednesdays from 2:30-5 p.m. for $4 per person per game; swimming on Wednesdays from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Miller Center for $20 per person per month; water aerobics on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for $30 per person per month, twice per week or $20 per person per month once a week. Call Keith Jenkins at 205-562-3200.</p><p>WATER EXERCISE</p><p>---- Water exercise classes: The Miller Center pool hosts several swimming classes for adults. Small group sessions are $60 a month. One-on-one swim lessons are $65 per person for four 30-minute sessions. Aqua Flex classes, designed for participants with arthritis, are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-11 a.m. at the McAbee Center Dockery Pool. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers per person per month. Aqua Flex Plus classes are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8-9 a.m. at the Dockery Pool. Cost is $30 for members or $35 for nonmembers per person per month. Aqua Power and Flex classes are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-10 a.m. at the Dockery Pool. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers per person per month. Call 205-562-3235.</p>